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Ministers see red over market wall

Saturday 28 May 2016 | Published in Local

TWO cabinet ministers aren’t impressed that a concrete wall is being built alongside the main road at Punanga Nui without their knowledge or wider consultation.

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Turepu wants proof of pet death cause

Saturday 28 May 2016 | Published in Local

AGRICULTURE Minister Kiriau Turepu has asked the Esther Honey Foundation to provide his ministry with evidence as to how the alleged weed killer paraquat (Gramoxone) leads to animal poisoning.

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Healthy living part of God's plan

Friday 27 May 2016 | Published in Church Talk

This is part one of a Church Talk article by SDA Pr Sarah Aratai of the Seventh-day Adventist Health Church. Discussing eight aspects of living in a healthy way, it was adapted from the Creation Health website). Part two of Pastor Aratai’s article will appear in Saturday’s CI News.


Some questions about leaf-blowing MP

Friday 27 May 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals

“Can someone please explain to the public what right MP George Maggie has to be holding motorists up on their way to work at 8.00am and at 4.00pm and why he can’t do his ‘blow-waving’ at a more appropriate time of day?” a smoke signaller asks.


Water story 'misleading'

Friday 27 May 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Regarding the article in CI News on May 25 about the halt to the water project, it says there there are strong objections from the landowners of the water intakes in Turangi and Avana because domestic users would be charged for water consumption. That is not true – it’s totally misleading.


Ditch the bush beer and hand out the kava

Friday 27 May 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

I write in response to the story in CI News headlined, “Business Hindered by ‘rules’.”


'Media representative' role clarified

Friday 27 May 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Please allow me to offer some explanation to the story in CI News on Thursday May 26 headlined, “Storm gathers over CINAT news.”


New FADs will attract more fish for Aitutaki

Friday 27 May 2016 | Published in Outer Islands

The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has deployed three additional deep water fish aggregating devices (FADs) to assist the artisanal (small-scale) fishers of Aitutaki.

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No bad smell here, says resort manager

Friday 27 May 2016 | Published in Local

The Rarotongan has refuted claims of bad smells coming from their resort after CI News received complaints this week from residents who live near the Aroa resort.

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Lounge the place to go for black pearls

Friday 27 May 2016 | Published in Local

Visitors to Rarotonga can buy a piece of the Cook Islands when they purchase a black pearl from Gus & Sophies Pearl Lounge at the Punanga Nui Market

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Police repeat drink-drive warning

Friday 27 May 2016 | Published in Local

POLICE will maintain an increased presence from now onwards as they work to ensure the safety of Rarotonga residents.


Spark of hope in EU rep's response

Friday 27 May 2016 | Published in Local

The European Union ambassador to the Pacific has given no indication to the Opposition that the coalition’s numerous written concerns regarding the controversial EU partnership purse seine fishing agreement will go any further than his desk.


Don't just write about it, do something

Thursday 26 May 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals

“Just a thought for Ruth Horton,” a smoke signaller says.


We've had enough of Norm and Tim

Thursday 26 May 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

The Cook Islands economy is fragile and while we often note that tourism is the biggest component we should not take other components for granted and the local media is one example.


Lack of news from our team at Guam event

Thursday 26 May 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Ever since our national team left Rarotonga for Guam I’ve been looking forward to reading in the daily paper what they’ve been doing.

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Massive support for Pink Shirt Day

Thursday 26 May 2016 | Published in Local

The island was a sea of pink hues last Friday as schools, businesses and even a few odd tourists joined Rotaract Rarotonga in acknowledging Pink Shirt Day.


Threats to water, food main issues

Thursday 26 May 2016 | Published in Local

Climate change’s threat to water and food securities were the main issues raised by key stakeholders from the northern islands during the second day of the “Brilliant Resilient” national seminar at the National Auditorium Centre.

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Ngatangiia roads concern residents

Thursday 26 May 2016 | Published in Local

CONCERNS have been raised by residents of Ngatangiia and Muri and about the condition of roads in the area

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Air Raro stands in on Tahiti service

Thursday 26 May 2016 | Published in Local

An ongoing industrial situation affecting Air Tahiti means an Air Rarotonga Saab 340 will operate the airline’s regular Thursday flight to and from Papeete today, replacing the Air Tahiti ATR42.


Chance to learn about fund

Thursday 26 May 2016 | Published in Local

An explanation of how the Green Climate Fund (GCF) works will be available to the public at the National Auditorium Centre today.

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